19 August 2022
Unconventional diets for dogs and cats
1. Introduction Published 15 August 2022 This section provides links to papers that set the discussion on feeding dogs and cats in context as well as providing links to a number of papers that report on owner attitudes to feeding their pets. The section also provides links to nutritional guidelines for reference.- Michel, K.E. (2006) Unconventional diets for dogs and cats. Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, 36 (6), pp. 1269-1281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2006.08.003
- Parr, J.M. and Remillard, R.L. (2014) Handling alternative dietary requests from pet owners. Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, 44 (4), pp. 667-688. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.03.006
- Dodd, S. et al. (2020) An observational study of pet feeding practices and how these have changed between 2008 and 2018. Veterinary Record, 186 (19), pp. 643-643. https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.105828
- Acuff, H.L. et al. (2021) Sustainability and Pet Food: Is There a Role for Veterinarians? Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, 51 (3), pp. 563-581 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2021.01.010
- Laflamme, D. et al. (2014) Myths and misperceptions about ingredients used in commercial pet foods. Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, 44 (4), pp. 689-698. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.03.002
- Sanderson, S.L. (2021) Pros and cons of commercial pet foods (including grain/grain free) for dogs and cats. Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, 51 (3), pp. 529-550. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2021.01.009
- Axelsson, E. et al. (2013) The genomic signature of dog domestication reveals adaptation to a starch-rich diet. Nature, 495 (7441), pp. 360-364. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature11837